RAAF flypasts for Victory in the Pacific 80th Anniversary

Royal Australian Air Force aircraft will conduct flypasts around Australia in support of the 80^th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day.

Media note

2025 marks 80 years since the Victory in the Pacific and the end of the Second World War. The anniversary honours the service, sacrifice and courage of aviators who fought to protect our nation, values and way of life.

Flying is subject to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability. As such, flypasts and displays may be subject to cancellation at short notice.

Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying.

Further information about the participating aircraft can be found at: http://www.airforce.gov.au/Technology/Aircraft.

Media Contacts

Defence Media: media@defence.gov.au

VP80 2025 Flypasts Schedule

STATE	DATE	TIME	LOCATION OF EVENT	AIRCRAFT
SA	15 Aug	10:45am	National War Memorial, Cnr North Terrace & Kintore Avenue	1 x P-8A
ACT	15 Aug	17:30pm	Australian War Memorial, ANZAC Parade	1 x C-27J
QLD	16 Aug	17:20pm	Jezzine Barracks Precinct, The Strand, Townsville	Up to 2 x EA-18G

For more information, visit the Defence Aircraft Noise website or call 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).

Flying schedule

15 Aug 2025 at 10:45am - P-8A over National War Memorial, Cnr North Terrace & Kintore Avenue SA
15 Aug 2025 at 5:30pm - C-27J over Australian War Memorial, ANZAC Parade
16 Aug 2025 at 5:20pm - 2 x EA-18G over Jezzine Barracks Precinct, The Strand, Townsville